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Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Hosted by author, speaker, and coach Kim Olver, Life = Choices; Choices = Life explores how personal responsibility, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making shape our relationships, leadership, and everyday lives. Drawing on the principles of Choice Theory® and the framework of Mental Freedom®, Kim has thoughtful conversations with experts, educators, coaches, and leaders about how people can respond to life with greater clarity, connection, and purpose. Kim Olver is the author of…
Episodes
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Anthony Freire
In this episode, I interview a student of Mental Freedom, Anthony Freire, who also happens to own a counseling practice in New York City. Even though he's a…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom Interview with Teacher, Christine Duffield
In this episode, I interview a Choice Theory colleague from Australia, Christine Duffield. Christine has been a Choice Theory enthusiast for several years and…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
An interview with counselor, Pam Slakely, about Mental Freedom
In this episode, I interview Choice Theory counselor, Pam Slakely, about her involvement with Mental Freedom both as an individual taking the coaching program…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Discipline vs. Punishment
In this episode I discuss the difference between discipline and punishment in school and how punishment doesn't really work unless all we want is compliance…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Interview with Steve Hammond, a Glasser Quality School founder
In this episode, I interview Steve Hammond, a principal of a Glasser Quality School (GQS) in Norfolk, VA. Steve’s GQS is also a Catholic school where he trains…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Interview with Lois DaSilva-Knapton on Educational Leadership
In this episode, I interview Dr. Lois DaSilva-Knapton about her journey from paraprofessional to school superintendent. Lois learned that her love is in…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Interview with Ivan Honey and the Get Happier Project
In this episode, I interview Ivan Honey, psychologist, Choice Theory Enthusiast and creator of the Get Happier Project. Ivan and I speak about his invention…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaching as a Leadership Tool
In this episode, I discuss leadership and how coaching can help a leader be that leader with the right balance of support and challenge. Asking employees…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership with Michael Sherlock
In this episode, I interview Michael Sherlock about her business and her ideas and concepts about leadership. Michael is quite entrepreneurial-minded and finds…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Adoption Leadership with Chester Jackson
In this episode, I interview Chester Jackson about his life's purpose and direction in the field of adoption. Chester was invited into the world of adoption…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Interview with Francesco Bazzocchi on Leadership in Sports
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Francesco "Frenchie" Bazzocchi. Frenchie is a retired school teacher who loves educating and coaching…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Choice Theory Leadership in a D&A Treatment Facility
In this episode I interview Marsha Zablotney, a counselor turned manager in the D&A treatment field. I have known Marsha over 15 years, all of which she spent…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Interview with Reality Therapist, Ron Mottern
In this episode, I interview Reality Therapist, Ron Mottern about his unique brand of therapy, integrating Reality Therapy with martial arts and hypnosis, for…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
What Does Mental Health Look Like?
In this episode, I discuss what is wrong with our current model of mental health as a medical "illness" and discuss instead what it is, what positive mental…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Post Traumatic GLOW
In this episode, I discuss the concept of Post Traumatic GLOW. I begin by explaining how I consider Post Traumatic Stress a normal response to an extraordinary…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Managing a Life-Threatening Illness with Choice
In this episode, I interview Jeff Steedman, a Choice Theory enthusiast and counselor in Australia following his second bout of cancer, he previously had…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Bias in Artificial Intelligence with Joe Santana
In this episode, I interview Joe Santana, Chairman of The CDO PowerCircle, a research, training, and coaching association. Joe is also the creator and host of…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
A Conversation about Privilege with Jhmira Alexander
In this episode, I interview Jhmira Alexander about her work with Public Narrative, the concept of #whiteprivilege and the idea that the solution is going to…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Diversity Stairway
In this episode, I discuss the stairway people need to climb to move from conflict over difference to appreciation of difference. It's a journey, not a leap…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Diversity, Choice Dynamics and Family Dynamics
In this episode, I interview coach, Buddy Thornton. Buddy applies the concepts of Dr. William Glasser's Choice Theory and his knowledge of bias in diversity to…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Uncovering and Eliminating Self-Sabotage
In this episode, I discuss what causes self-sabotage, how to recognize it and what to do about it. If you believe you are being stopped by self-sabotage and…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Follow the Path that's Coming to You
In this episode, Kim discusses the benefits of giving up the idea of fighting, pushing and making things happen to rather aligning yourself with what the…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
So, You Want to Write a Book?
In this episode, I discuss the process of writing a book from research through writing, to production and publication to marketing. There are many shortcuts…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
10 Simple Secrets to Being Liked by Almost Anyone
In this episode, I interview fellow podcaster and therapist, Dick Goldberg. Dick has been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. He has also been a PBS producer…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Joys and Challenges of Grandparenting
In this episode, I discuss how grandparenting can be the best gig in the world when conditions are ideal or it can be a large source of pain for some. We dive…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Step-Parenting with Sylvester Baugh
In this episode, I talk with Sylvester Baugh about step-parenting. Sylvester Baugh has been a stepparent for almost the entire life of his step-daughter who is…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting around Gaming and Screen Time
In this episode, I discuss today's challenges of parenting children who are enamored with their electronic devices. There is always a conflict because your…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Choice Theory Parenting with Sue Kranz
In this episode, I speak with Sue Kranz, a knowledgeable, Choice Theory parenting expert. She first used Choice Theory concepts to help herself with being a…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting Adult Children When They're Making "Mistakes"
Most parents know the dangerous waters they navigate when they're trying to help their children make better decisions as adults. In this episode, I share some…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Narcissism
On today's podcast episode, I interview author, Nigel Beckles,about narcissism and relationships. Nigel is the author of How to Avoid Making the Big…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Seasons of Love
In today's episode, Kim helps couples view their relationship as moving through the various seasons of one's life. Spring is time for discovery, summer breeds…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Jealousy
In this episode, Kim talks about the effects of jealousy on relationships and its four root causes. She provides ideas for overcoming each one and discusses…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
How to Survive an Affair
Have you been cheated on? Are you trying to decide what to do next? Are you devastated and wondering how to salvage the relationship? In this episode, Kim…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Biggest Lie in Coaching
Are you thinking of hiring a coach? Do you think just any general coach will do? Do you have expectations of how the coach will help you? In this podcast, Kim…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Weight Loss Coaching with Denise Daub
Have you ever struggled with weight? Tried everything and felt like nothing was ever going to work? Have you lost the same 10 pounds over and over because…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
If I Know I Can Only Control My Behavior, Why Do I Keep Trying to Control Everybody Else's?
In this episode, Kim interviews Choice Theory enthusiast, Sheryl Matwijkiw, from Australia. Most people realize the only person's behavior they can control is…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaching Explained 101
In this session, Kim discusses what coaching is and what it is not. She helps listeners discern the difference between coaching and counseling, and speaks on…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaches as Hope Warriors
In this episode, Kim speaks about the role of coaches as Hope Warriors for their clients. She outlines eight ways coaches can provide hope to their clients…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom: Making Your Emotions Work for You Instead of Against You
In this episode, Kim talks about the two purposes of emotions--one that is your friends, and the other causes trouble in your most important relationships…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Language of Mental Freedom
In this podcast, Kim teaches about the words and expressions that once eliminated from your vocabulary will enhance your Mental Freedom practice. There are…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom: Taking Control of the Stories in Your Head
In today’s podcast, Kim continues the conversation on her transformational Mental Freedom process by sharing an 8-step process for changing the narrative of…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom Group Coaching
Kim is halfway through her first Mental Freedom Group Coaching cohort and wanted them to have an opportunity to share how it’s been going with her audience…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Developing Self-Discipline in Students
In this podcast, Kim discusses a Socratic questioning process teachers can use with students to help them develop self-discipline. She outlines a progressive…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Elements of a Glasser Quality School or Classroom
In this podcast, Kim talks to parents, educators and administrators about the elements that need to be in place to operate a Glasser Quality School. William…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
One Person's Success with the Application of Choice Theory in Schools
In this episode, I interview someone in education I greatly admire, Rachel McElroy. Rachel is a Choice Theory phenom in my book. After only knowing Choice…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Creating a Need-Satisfying Classroom or Workplace
In this episode, Kim discusses how the teacher or manager creates a need-satisfying classroom or workplace for everyone, including themselves. Each of the five…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Qualities, Traits and Behaviors of an Empowered Leader
In this episode, I invite leaders to self-evaluate how they measure up to the qualities, traits and behaviors of the Empowered Leader, while asking them to…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership Inspiration with Terri Winfree
Please join us for this inspiring interview with Dr. Terri Winfree. Terri is such a strong, resilient and connecting leader who began as a restaurant owner…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
All Lives Matter isn’t True until Black Lives Matter
In this episode, I talk about my personal involvement in supporting #BLM. My goal is to bring about understanding and clarity of who I am and why this is…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Try Coaching Instead of Managing
What if what you learned about managing people was all wrong? Do you find your employees are resentful and talk behind your back? Or do you think your…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Empowered Leadership
In this episode, Kim expands the concept of Choice Theory Leadership into a style of leadership called Empowered Leadership. It’s about balancing the work to…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Mental Freedom™ Process
Listen in to hear about the new process I’ve developed and am using with my clients, called Your Path to Mental Freedom. You will discover how to take 100%…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Does My Happiness depend on Yours? – interview with Maureen Sansom
In this episode, I interview Maureen Sansom, who has been practicing Choice Theory for several years. She has been employed by the NSW Dept. of Education for…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Developing Effective Communication around Racism
In this episode, Kim speaks about the racial unrest in this country from her perspective which comes from listening to, learning from and facilitating…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Illness: The Disease of Disconnection
In this episode, Kim takes a look at the fallacies in the biological/disease/medical model of mental illness and instead proposes, what is currently called…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Diversity and Inclusion for the LGBT Community
Because my guests live in different time zones, they were interviewed separately, instead of as a panel, so this week’s podcast is a bit different, and by…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Diversity & Inclusion for Hispanics
Kim has a discussion with two exceptional humans whose skin tone categorizes them as Hispanic, who live with discrimination and inequities every single day…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Diversity & Inclusion: Black & African American
My goal in doing this podcast is to provide a space for safe, honest, direct conversation of the life experiences with discrimination, oppression and…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Diversity & Inclusion: Women in the Workplace
Listen in to the first of five podcasts about marginalized groups, what life is like for some of them and how best to be an ally for this group. In this…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Why Do People Choose Misery?
So much of people’s misery is created in their own head. It’s not done consciously but it is done for a reason—ten of them to be exact. Come to learn why you…